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Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunfire and explosions heard in capital

<p>General Tchiani accuses France, Benin and the Ivory Coast of links to attack near Niamey’s airport and thanks Russian troops for defence efforts </p><p> </p><p>Heavy security has been deployed around the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after overnight gunfire and explosions that the coun

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The GuardianJan 30, 2026, 12:34 AM🌍

Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunfire and explosions heard in capital

<p>General Tchiani accuses France, Benin and the Ivory Coast of links to attack near Niamey’s airport and thanks Russian troops for defence efforts </p><p> </p><p>Heavy security has been deployed around the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after overnight gunfire and explosions that the coun

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The GuardianJan 30, 2026, 12:34 AM🌍

Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunfire and explosions heard in capital

<p>General Tchiani accuses France, Benin and the Ivory Coast of links to attack near Niamey’s airport and thanks Russian troops for defence efforts </p><p> </p><p>Heavy security has been deployed around the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, after overnight gunfire and explosions that the coun

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